I'm 90% sure I know who I want as a surgeon and at what hospital. My question is, what are the advantages, if any, of booking with a medical tourism company instead of with the doctor or hospital directly.

You get better customer service and they help with transportation and where you stay. They have a primary job of taking care of the patient and giving you a good experience!

I'm only coming from San Diego, I could actually drive myself.

Who did you go with Helena?

That's who I'm interested in. Who did you use for scheduling?

Did you have a hard time getting her to call you?

How is BariatricPal able to offer lower prices?

So who should I contact about pricing and scheduling?

Be sure to ask what grade of staples they use and make sure they are US. They cost more but are worth it.

Thank you. That's an important question.

I don't know if you had your surgery, but I highly recommend Dr Mauricio Gutierrez at Trinity Medical. Super high quality anesthesia (I normally get INCREDIBLY nauseous and didn't at all), staples, and care. They are also setting up a foundation that pays for half the surgery. You end up paying around $2400 I believe.

If you are interested let me know and I will give you the # of their patient coordinator.